U.S. and Russia Agree on Early Warning Center Plan
In a first step toward a joint defense system, Secretary Baker and Andrei Kozyrev agree to establish an early warning center for ballistic missile alerts and to accelerate talks toward deeper nuclear reductions. A March 10 meeting is set on the NATO sideline in Brussels.
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Libya shows bombing suspects to reporters in Tripoli
Libyan authorities presented Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi and Lamen Khali FA Fhimah to foreign reporters in Tripoli as the Pan Am 103 bombing suspects. Libya says they will not be surrendered for Western trial and could be tried domestically. judges warned of the death penalty if convicted. A PLO official later claimed a yearlong inquiry found Libya exonerated and implicated other Middle East parties.
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Irish leaders to review abortion ban after girl’s case
Ireland will review its constitutional abortion ban following outrage over a 14 year old barred from Britain for an abortion. Prime Minister Reynolds invited opposition to discuss the issue generally while avoiding the case specifics. The High Court ruled the law prevents the girl from seeking abortion abroad though she was raped.
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Israel and Shiite Militants Escalate Lebanon Conflict
Israeli artillery and air strikes hit Arab guerrilla targets in southern Lebanon while Shiite Hezbollah rockets pelt northern Israel on a second day of fighting. A teenager was killed and 11 wounded in Lebanon. no Israeli casualties reported. Lebanon urged the UN Security Council to intervene.
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Security Council delivers ultimatum to Iraq on weapons cooperation
The United Nations Security Council demanded Iraq fully cooperate with U.N. weapons inspectors or face consequences. Rolf Ekens will head to Baghdad to demand compliance with resolutions. Diplomats discuss tightening sanctions and closing loopholes while military action remains possible but not stated. The April ceasefire requires Iraq to cooperate with teams monitoring nuclear chemical and biological arms and Scud missiles.
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